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    Bondhus torx/star socket and t-handle compared to others

    Looking into getting a set of torx/star bit sockets. Have a set of lisle torx bit sockets, but not happy with them, and a few are missing. My question. How does this "protanium" that bonhus use compare to other companies, such as craftmans and maybe snap on and matco, would be looking for a...
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    Metric Feeler Gauge

    I need a feeler gauge that has values between .1mm and .2mm All of the metric ones I am seeing on industrial supply sites have .1 .15 and .2, anything out there that has increments of less than .05mm? Something with measurements smaller than .1mm would be great as well. Second question, any...
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    Solid Inserts continue to strip

    Question is regarding an audi aluminum block. Bolt hole in question needs to be torqued to 35nm. It holders one of the pulleys attached to the timing belt tensioner. It is the hole for the dark bolt on the top left of the pulley with the red rubber in the middle of the picture. THE PROBLEM...
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    Cleaning taps and drill bits

    I think this belongs in this thread How do you guys clean your taps? Recently redid all 30 holes holding the upper oil pan in an aluminum block Used tapping fluid in the holes themselves, and put grease onto the tap, to collect the pics of metal. A q-tip down the 4 grooves takes everything...
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    Big Sert removal

    How does one go about removing a big sert? Long story short, previous owner repaired hole with a helicoil. It came out, and i replaced it with a big sert. M8x1.25 It didnt quite screw in all the way, 18mm insert. I have tired everything to remove it. Used a screw extractor, thats what the...
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    Old torque wrenches + multimeter question

    Looking around craigslist, saw and add for old snap on QJR torque wrenches. Spent a little time on google, and I believe they are from the 80s. My main question is, as long as it is calibrated, they should work fine, correct, this is snap on we are talking about. Also is there an online...
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